Foods

Food plays a major role in our everyday lives. For good health and well-being, we need food! Food can be derived from both plant and animal sources and most commonly foods are a mixture of both. A variety of food in our diets supplies us with the energy and the nutrients which we require to have overall correct functioning of the body. The choice of food is wide and diverse with each food providing us with different types and amounts of nutrients affecting the body in many ways.

Recent media headlines claim that low-fat diets could increase your risk of early death by almost one quarter. However, the coverage is based on a study that mainly looked at people in lower- and middle- income countries outside Europe, so it may not be relevant for the general European population.

Honey is a natural ingredient used for its sweetness, energy and potential health benefits. This article explores how honey is made, describes its composition, and discusses research on its reported health effects.

Plant-based diets are receiving increasing attention, and research shows their potential for disease-prevention. Much has been said about the importance of fruits and vegetables, but what is known about ready-to-eat dried seeds?

Potatoes are a very common food in the diets of most Europeans, but perhaps sometimes the nutrition contribution of this staple crop is overlooked. What makes potatoes special is that they combine the characteristics of starchy foods with those of vegetables.

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EUFIC is a non-profit organisation that provides clear, practical information on food and health, based on sound science. We believe in a world where people choose to live healthily because they know how to.